AWESOME DATE NUT BREAD

Awesome Date Nut Bread image

Provided by Patricia Kutchins

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c chopped dates (lightly sugared)
1 1/2 c hot water
2 Tbsp butter, softened
2 1/4 c flour
1 1/2 c sugar
3/4 c coarsely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the dat, water and butter. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, walnuts,and baking soda.
3. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla and date mixture. Stir into dry ingredients. Do not drain the water out of the dates. Stir until well blended.
4. Pour into two 8 in. x 4 in. loaf pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack